Reactions After Rigathi Gachagua Said Kerosene is Bought in Supermarkets

The Tuesday night running mate debate between Martha Karua and Rigathi Gachagua had a few soundbites from both sides.

One memorable one was when the candidates were asked about the cost of some basic commodities. For the most part, they appeared prepared, with both correctly naming the price of bread and a litre of milk.

However, there was one unmissable moment when Mathira MP Rigathi Gachagua was asked what the price of kerosene is. It was pretty obvious that he did not know, and instead of taking an educated guess, Gachagua stated, “I don’t go to the supermarket.”

Not knowing the price is one thing, but Kenyans were quite shocked that the MP thinks that kerosene is sold in supermarkets, rather than in petrol stations and the likes.

Here are some reactions from Twitter following that response.

Gachagua being coached and keeping on saying kerosene is bought at the supermarket pic.twitter.com/yOiTkKrBRX

— Solange Mbunde (@ianmbunde) July 19, 2022

James smart: what is the cost of kerosene?
Gachagua : I don't go to the supermarket
Voters : pic.twitter.com/Hy2DX1b8gt

— Eric (@owaka_erick) July 20, 2022

Can the real Gachagua Please stand up…
Moderator: How much is the price of kerosene.
Gachagua: *Panic*…(looking through his mwakenya $*i&t)… I dont go to the supermarket.#Gotcha
😆😆😆😆😆😆😆

— cry me a river (@crymeariver13) July 20, 2022

https://twitter.com/King_Nyaande/status/1549639757214392320

https://twitter.com/Welstec/status/1549659484871589888

https://twitter.com/gabrieloguda/status/1549465124171583488

The DO Gachagua came into a debates with papers to read to an audience who is this guy… a hustler who buys fuel from a supermarket..

Moses Kuria | Staged pic.twitter.com/djUogV73Ut

— Kev (@kevinogoti34) July 19, 2022

Rigathi Gachagua said he doesn't go to supermarket so he knows no price of kerosene..Baba always checks the price of milk..#BabaCares pic.twitter.com/BDuq8kVn12

— Solomon (@Akokosolomon) July 20, 2022

https://twitter.com/_Moh_ke/status/1549635028925251584

Atwoli when Gachagua said he doesn't know the price of Kerosene because he doesn't go to the supermarket. pic.twitter.com/0uWnUe0YuD

— 𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗝𝗔 (@iamjoseh_) July 19, 2022

Mr Gachagua,how much is 1ltr of kerosene?
Gachagua: I don't go to the supermarket
Kenyans:😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/hykQ2VuunF

— MISIKO (@kenmisiko) July 19, 2022

https://twitter.com/OkiogaTerry/status/1549460562874191874

https://twitter.com/thewildly/status/1549462103672619010

Haha which Kerosene is sold in the supermarket? Gachagua 🤦🏾‍♀️🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

— Slightly Mad (@SlightlyMad10) July 19, 2022

Jame Smart: What's the price of Kerosene?

Rigathi Gachagua: I don't go to the supermarket. #RigathiGachafua #statecapture #marthahacheki #marthakarua pic.twitter.com/1C2CDbaVfT

— Bosire (@Bos1re) July 19, 2022

James Smart: How much is Kerosene?

R. Gachagua: I don’t go to the supermarket
Hustlers :👇 pic.twitter.com/DjnnxOgxWo

— elias kangi🇰🇪 (@EliasKangi) July 20, 2022

James smart: what is the cost of kerosene in Kenya?
Gachagua: I don't go to the supermarket pic.twitter.com/6Wvaiq9Pqi

— Bernad Mayoyo Mzalendo👊 (@PstBernad) July 20, 2022